Strategic Procurement Manager / Strategic Procurement Manageress

About Us

We are a world-leading Engine MRO service provider, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with over 90 years of operational experience. Our unwavering dedication to innovation, excellence, and environmental responsibility propels us forward on our journey to becoming the leading, most customer-centric, and sustainable engine-focused MRO worldwide.

Working with an extensive network of partners and business development offices in Europe, the USA, Asia, and the Middle East, we offer comprehensive, fully customized solutions for the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul of aircraft engines, airframes, and component sales, including impeccable technical support to over 500 customers worldwide. Our mission is to safely power your flight.

Position Overview: Strategic Procurement Manager

As a Strategic Procurement Manager, you will actively contribute to the formulation, execution, and evolution of procurement strategies related to locating, evaluating, contracting, and maintaining the best sources of supply for the materials and services required by Operations. You will consider all aspects such as quality, value, performance, cost, and the ability to respond quickly to changing supply requirements, including licensing and logistics services. You will take ownership, responsibility, and accountability for supplier and vendor selection and development, delivering ongoing and sustainable improvements in procurement costs in support of SR Technics' growth objectives.

Your Tasks

• Develop and execute procurement and strategic sourcing strategies to continuously reduce total cost of ownership and improve quality, standards, and delivery performance of services and products purchased, while maintaining awareness of changing business trends and their impact on SR Technics Switzerland.
• Analyze spend data and trends to identify, develop, recommend, and justify strategic sourcing initiatives that meet the needs of SR Technics Switzerland, using data mining tools, marketplace analysis, end-user impact, feedback, and preparing supporting reports and comparisons.
• Recommend the most appropriate and efficient methods for the formation of strategic sourcing initiatives and agreements.
• Negotiate strategic sourcing agreements and manage changes to supplier and vendor contracts in accordance with compliance requirements, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Apply negotiation and mediation skills to resolve contractual supplier and vendor disputes and determine appropriate resolutions to issues arising during strategic sourcing contracting processes.
• Analyze bid responses to determine the most responsive and responsible bidders to optimize total cost for SR Technics Switzerland.
• Collaborate with operational and other Procurement teams in the development and formation of strategic sourcing agreements and monitor supplier and vendor performance through financial reviews, product performance, and customer satisfaction surveys.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, business administration, or economics required, with Supply Chain or Purchasing education preferred.
• Professional experience in a technical environment, preferably within the aviation sector.
• Demonstrated sourcing and contracting experience, supported by excellent project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective relationship management and teamwork, complemented by analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Extended working knowledge of databases and data handling tools.
• Language knowledge: German level B2 and English level C1.

We Offer

We offer an attractive position in a global and dynamic company. With competitive employment conditions, you will have the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally. Our benefits system is created with our people’s best interests in mind, designed to aid in everyday life and situations. Take a look at them on our website by clicking below: www.srtechnics.com/careers/employee-benefits

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Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

For other inquiries, please contact us at: globalrecruitment@srtechnics.com

Please note that due to Swiss immigration regulations, we currently only consider applicants holding an EU passport, Swiss passport, or a Swiss working permit.